Magic Industrial Age

Chapter 136 134: The Intervention of Great Nobles (4000+)

PS: That's right, I updated! After thinking about it, I haven't missed a day for a month, and taking a leave on the last day would be a loss for me!

So, I managed to write this 4000-word chapter, hoping that everyone will give me the monthly ticket at the beginning of the month, seeing how hard I've worked!

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The atmosphere suddenly froze!

A murderous aura permeated the air, as if the winter day had become even colder.

Hoover and Mila and the others had already entered the house, while Maruna pulled the two children and hid at the very back.

Only Ang, holding his sword and gun, stood not far behind Loye.

Facing these two transcendents, he was naturally inferior in strength, but being inferior in strength and not daring to attack were two different things.

However, seeing that conflict was unavoidable, Adrian, the slender figure from the Hawke family, finally spoke.

Having shed his arrogance, his voice seemed unusually calm: "We came here not to conceal our whereabouts, and many people know about it.

So, you may not believe our identities, but killing us to silence us is useless."

As soon as he said this, although Loye didn't speak, the look in his eyes changed.

He gently tapped the hilt of his sword, and after a moment, finally smiled: "Compared to this self-righteous one next to you, you seem to be truly smart!"

"Alright, I'll tentatively acknowledge your identities, you are from the Hawke and Sessebon families, so what are you here for?"

As soon as he said this, the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated a lot.

However, Zeb Sessebon on the side looked indignant and directly shouted: "What do you mean by self-righteous? What do you mean by tentatively acknowledging our identities?"

"Could our identities be fake?"

Loye looked at Zeb as if he were looking at a clown: "If I remember correctly, today, I didn't send invitations to the two of you, nor did I receive your visiting cards.

So, why are you here? Why are you here at my private shooting range?"

"Coming uninvited and hiding in the woods to spy, now, tell me, is this the behavior of a noble?

Or is this how the Sessebon family taught you noble etiquette, so shameless?"

Loye's words were very skillful, he even only pointed out Zeb Spencer, without mentioning Adrian Hawke.

At this moment, Zeb Sessebon was choked speechless, he could neither deny nor admit it.

In noble etiquette, secretly spying is a very rude behavior.

If Loye insisted, even if he killed them, the Hawke family and the Sessebon family would have nothing to say on the surface.

Of course, secret revenge is another matter.

At this moment, even Adrian Hawke's eyes on Zeb were a little off.

He had previously thought that this person was extremely stupid and easy to manipulate, so he deliberately made friends with him.

But now, if this person is too stupid, something will happen.

вынужден, he could only take over the conversation and said very sincerely: "Lord Loye, our rash arrival was indeed a bit inappropriate.

However, we can swear by the glory of our family that we have absolutely no malicious intentions here."

"It's just that we didn't have any connections, so we thought about visiting directly, but when we saw Lord Loye practicing martial arts, we were really shocked.

That's why we were mistaken for assassins!"

"It's all a misunderstanding, please forgive us, let's just let it go, shall we?"

The other party has sworn by the family's glory, what else can Loye say?

Moreover, regardless of whether this statement is true or false, at least it justifies their actions, and Loye cannot keep pursuing it.

This is the true master, not only is his strength extraordinary, but more importantly, his mind is clear and he is proficient in the twists and turns of the nobility.

This idea popped up, and Loye didn't want to beat around the bush anymore, and directly asked: "In that case, let's be frank.

What exactly did the two of you come here for?"

This time, Adrian didn't speak again, but looked at Zeb on the side.

On the surface, he naturally took Zeb as the main focus, but in reality, he was pushing him out as a scapegoat.

However, Zeb still felt respected and directly said: "Lord Loye, we learned through some channels that you hold 19% of the shares of the Northern Railway Company.

That is to say, besides the Empire, you will be the largest shareholder and control the actual management rights of the railway company."

Loye's eyes narrowed, and he said, "So what?"

This is a well-known piece of information, so there's no need to hide it, but changing the topic, he said again: "However, if you are interested in the shares, then you will have to wait for the bidding conference."

"We will naturally participate in the bidding conference, but it is not enough to just take 20% of the shares, we want more."

"You want the 19% of the shares in my hand? Wait, you actually want the actual management rights of the Northern Railway Company?"

In this instant, Loye understood the other party's meaning, his mind flashed, and he didn't know how many thoughts flashed through.

Zeb Sessebon spoke again, his tone with the unique arrogance of the nobility: "I know that buying your shares will inevitably break your relationship with Baron Miller.

But, believe us, you will get enough gold Thalers, as well as the friendship of the Hawke family and the Sessebon family!"

His words were very heavy, especially the word 'friendship'!

But Loye refused very simply: "Alright, I respect the Hawke family and the Sessebon family, but these 19% of the shares are not for sale.

This will not change!

So, please go back, both of you?"

Adrian Hawke spoke in a timely manner: "Lord Loye, I won't mention the gold Thalers, but the friendship of the Hawke family and the Sessebon family is very precious."

"You need to know that stepping onto a new platform means facing a different world.

That may be a height that you cannot see in your entire life, so don't mislead yourself!"

Loye almost didn't hesitate, and said, "Butler Hoover?"

"I'm here!"

"See them off!"

"Yes!"

Hoover strode forward, maintaining the most perfect noble demeanor, and said, "Please, both of you!"

"You…"

Zeb Sessebon wanted to say something, but Adrian Hawke grabbed his arm, he shook his head gently, and stopped the other party.

Then he turned his head, looked at Loye, and said softly: "Your Excellency, this first meeting was reckless of us, and both sides have left a bad impression.

However, the promise of my Hawke family and Sessebon family still counts.

So, you can think about it more?"

"We are staying at the Meisai Hotel, looking forward to your arrival."

"I believe that day will not come."

Zeb Sessebon and Adrian Hawke finally left under the guidance of Butler Hoover.

When their backs disappeared from sight, Gary Mills relaxed.

He looked at Loye and said, "I thought you were really going to keep them here?"

Loye replied: "You thought I hadn't thought about it? It's just that I gave up in the end."

"Killing them, we have a legitimate reason, it's nothing.

But, if someone knows they came here, that would be endless trouble."

"Those two families are really not easy to mess with!"

At this time, everyone had gathered, Maruna, Mila, and Ang.

Hearing this, Mila couldn't help but ask: "Are these two families very strong?"

"Accurately speaking, they are very strong!"

The one who answered was not Loye, but Butler Hoover who had returned from seeing them off.

He stepped forward and explained to everyone: "The Hawke family is a large family with the title of Viscount, even in the entire northern Empire, it is well-known."

"However, although they have an ancient heritage, they are nobles who embrace magic machinery, the family has invested a lot in this area, and they are considered the backbone of the royalists."

"And the Hawke family's motto is called 'The Lone Wolf Walks Forward'."

"They believe that although the wolf pack is strong, the strongest is always the lone wolf who leaves the wolf pack and survives alone."

"With such a motto, you can imagine how this family cultivates its children? What kind of people are they?"

"As for the Sessebon family, they are also the middle force of the royalists, and their strength is even stronger than the lone wolf Hawke family.

As for the reason, it is very simple, their family's territory is in the Ruhr area."

Saying this, fearing that someone would not understand, Butler Hoover also explained: "The Empire's magic energy industry has a tendency, and the Ruhr area is the top priority.

The Empire's resource tilt there is not something Oakland City can imagine."

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"In the Ruhr area, as long as the nobles who can survive, after decades of development, their strength and wealth have increased dramatically."

"If these two groups of people are eyeing the Northern Railway Company, then it would be really…"

Butler Hoover didn't finish his words, but it had already made everyone's hearts sink, and Gary Mills couldn't help but add.

"What you said is just these two families, who knows if other great nobles in the Empire have any ideas?"

At this moment, Loye looked around, at the set table, the golden roast meat, and the various delicacies they brought…

He couldn't help but curse out loud: "A bunch of bastards, I can't even eat a meal in peace, it's too much."

"Young master, what should we do now?"

"What else can we do, pack up our things, we'll go back to Oakland City and go directly to the executive hall.

I want to talk to Miller about this matter."

A picnic ended so hastily, Loye only felt an inexplicable fire rising up, really wanting to pull those two back and beat them up again.

But he clearly knew that this was really not a small matter.

If these great nobles really want to intervene, it will definitely add countless variables.

Of course, he was unhappy, and those two uninvited guests were also very unhappy.

……

On the road leading to Oakland City,

A carriage was speeding along.

The road was a bumpy dirt road, winding and twisting, but this carriage managed to run out of the feeling of a racing car.

The two horses pulling the carriage neighed, their muscles knotted all over, pulling the carriage and galloping wildly.

And the coachman was also an experienced driver, with a slight shake of the reins in his hand, he could fine-tune the direction.

Of course, even with such speed, the carriage was still extremely stable, surrounded by a cyan wind, without the slightest bump.

Inside the carriage, Zeb Sessebon only felt a fire burning in his heart: "How dare he? How dare he? How dare he?"

"A bastard, how dare he be so arrogant, I think he doesn't want to live!"

"Adrian, are you talking? Could it be that you were really scared by a bastard?"

Adrian Hawke came back to his senses, and also withdrew his gaze that had been looking out the window, a complex look flashed across his face.

No one knew that he was actually also a bastard!

But turning back, he looked at Zeb Sessebon and said, "Although I don't want to admit it, this bastard really has the capital to be arrogant.

You saw his strength, clearly only at the second level, but his swordsmanship, gun skills, and the combat skills he has mastered, which one is weak?"

"If it weren't for the fact that Oliveira, one of the guard captains of the Raymond family who was guarding him, was recalled, I'm afraid I wouldn't have dared to come here with you."

"This one really has the means to kill you and me, so, facing the strong, we must have some respect."

Zeb Sessebon's mouth twitched, his eyes fierce, as if he wanted to say something harsh.

But in the end, he swallowed it back!

After all, he was able to reach the realm of a third-level transcendent, and he didn't lack vision and knowledge. People like Loye should indeed maintain some respect.

But he was still unwilling: "Then let's just let it go? The family sent us here, but we all have tasks?

Although there will be no punishment for going back, you don't want to be labeled with the name 'incompetent', do you?"

"Of course I don't want to, but there are many ways to achieve the goal. If direct talk doesn't work, we can think of other ways, right?"

Hearing this, Zeb's eyes lit up: "What ideas do you have?"

"What do you say, if everyone participates in this bidding conference, but no one bids, what will happen?"

"This matter is probably not easy to operate, because there are definitely more than just our two families interested in this railway company."

"So, we still have to have a good talk."

……

On the other side,

Loye had already met Miller in the executive hall, and after recounting the matter, Miller jumped up directly.

"What do they want to do? What do they want to do? This is a pilot project that His Majesty the Emperor is paying attention to. If they dare to do bad things, aren't they afraid of the Empire's blame?"

Loye asked: "Then if they want to share the worries for the Empire, can't they?"

"But they, they wouldn't be sincere…"

"Sincerity is not something that can be seen, how do you know they are not sincere?"

Miller frowned and said, "You mean, they just want to obtain benefits and want to control the actual management rights of this railway?"

"If it's just like this, it's not impossible!"

Loye looked at Miller and couldn't help but say, "Are you out of your mind?"

"If you really give them the actual management rights, in the future, they can manipulate you as they want, because this is related to your evaluation in front of His Majesty the Emperor.

Are you sure you want to get on the ship of these two families and let them manipulate you?"

Miller's face twitched, he took several deep breaths, and finally calmed down.

He said a little embarrassed: "My heart is messed up, and I have lost my sense of propriety!"

"Luo Yi, you must have considered it on your way here. Can you tell me what you think?"

Luo Yi didn't decline. He said, "The involvement of these great nobles clearly means there are profits to be made.

However, they are too self-centered and won't wholeheartedly help you, so we must maintain control.

As for the shares, giving them some is fine. We can also use their channels and connections to make the project smoother."

"What you say makes sense, but I'm afraid they'll use some underhanded methods!"

"I think they won't dare to make too much noise. The Empire is watching, and His Majesty the Emperor is watching as well.

They will have some restraint!

However, some small tricks are inevitable, so we can only deal with them as they come."

"For now, that's all we can do."

Seeing that Miller was still frowning, Luo Yi said, "However, the arrival of these great nobles actually has some advantages!"

"What advantages?"

"Of course, it's that our previous concerns about not being able to sell the shares are unlikely to exist now."

"So, this time, the funding for the railway construction should be very sufficient."

Surprised?"